REDD Team manufactures aluminum stairs, ramps, and accessibility systems for school buildings in Boston, Massachusetts. Our modular assemblies are engineered for rapid installation at campuses. They provide exceptional durability, slip-resistant surfaces, and low maintenance when exposed to New England’s often harsh weather conditions.
For Boston school projects, our layouts are prepared to comply with the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (AAB) regulations, 521 CMR, which the City uses alongside ADA Standards and the BPDA’s Article 80 accessibility review.
We provide code-aligned layouts, submittals, and coordinated delivery to streamline Boston school projects. Installation has never been easier, often taking place during summer break, holidays, or other no-school days.
Massachusetts School Stairs, Ramp, and Accessibility Systems
Massachusetts’ ramp criteria differ from baseline ADA provisions.
About Slope
Under 521 CMR 24, ramps must not exceed 1:12 (8.3%) running slope. There must be no tolerance on the slope.
Any single run may rise no more than 30 inches before a landing.
The regulation further permits only a narrow exception for short rises: a slope between 1:10 and 1:12 is allowed for a single rise of up to 3 inches.
Ramp Requirements
Ramps must provide 48 inches minimum clear width between handrails. There must be level landings at the top and bottom of each run and where direction changes (60″×60″ minimum).
Outdoor ramps must be detailed so water does not puddle. Also, drop-offs require edge protection (e.g., 2″ curbs).
One thing to note is that circular ramps are not permitted without AAB approval.
Handrail Specs
At school campuses in the Boston area, handrails are required on both sides and in two heights: 34–38″ and 18–20″. Each handrail must have 12″ extensions at the top and bottom.
Stair Systems Built To AAB
Where stairs are part of the accessible route or provide companion access, 521 CMR 27 requires uniform risers and treads. There can be no open risers.
Controlled nosing profiles (≤ ½″ radius; projection ≤ 1½″), and continuous handrails on both sides, with extensions (top: 12″ horizontal; bottom: 12″ plus one tread width).
Outdoor stairs must also be detailed to prevent water from building up on walking surfaces, which could pose a dangerous safety hazard, especially during Boston’s freeze and thaw cycles.
Modular Aluminum Ramp and Stairs For Schools In Boston
REDD Team’s Universal Wheelchair Ramp System and Universal Aluminum Stairs are fabricated from structural aluminum. They feature slip-resistant walking surfaces and continuous handrails for the safety of students, staff, and visitors.
Installation is always fast and efficient with modular, bolted components that install easily without field welding. The bolted components also allow easy configuration or relocation on the campus when needed.
The complete installation of stairs, ramps, and accessibility systems at schools in Boston can easily be carried out over long weekends, summer breaks, or holidays.
Integrate Campus Circulation
Boston school campuses often need ramps and stairs around additions, modular classroom clusters, and site equipment. REDD Team supplies aluminum walkways, porches, pedestrian bridges, viewing platforms, and crossover/maintenance stairs.
For campus projects subject to BPDA Article 80 review, the REDD Team provides code-aligned drawings and checklists that document conformance with 521 CMR and ADA technical criteria, which helps to streamline the accessibility sign-off with the City’s review teams.
Contact us online to learn more about stairs, ramps, and integrated accessibility systems for school buildings in Boston, Massachusetts, or call (800)-648-3696 for design assistance, submittals, and pricing.